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Benjamin Woolley introduces the mother-and-son duo who changed the face of the royal court in the early 17th century <\/p>

By Elinor Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 06 March 2024 at 07:38 AM<\/p>

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New drama Mary and George<\/em><\/a> has just arrived on Sky Atlantic, transporting us back to the intrigues and scandals of the court of King James VI and I<\/a>. Author and historical advisor Benjamin Woolley introduces Mary and George Villiers<\/a>, the mother-and-son duo who changed the face of this early 17th-century royal court. Speaking to Elinor Evans, he explores what we really know about George\u2019s relationship with King James, and the lingering question over the Villiers\u2019 hand in the monarch\u2019s death.<\/p>\n\n https:\/\/media.immediate.co.uk\/volatile\/sites\/7\/2024\/03\/maryandgeorge-4e6d809.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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